You will need to file a motion to modify custody in Wake County, NC. The Court must first find that there has been a significant change of circumstances. The name and address of the other parent.There is no form for a motion to modify custody. You would file the Motion to Modify with the Clerk of Court in Wake County and send a copy of the same to your ex (or her attorney). To change a permanent custody order, a parent or guardian who is a party to the custody arrangement must file a Motion to Modify. Yes. It is nearly always the case that custody agreements can be modified. If both parents agree to the modification, they can submit a consent order to the court. If such a substantial change exists, the parent may then file a motion for modification with the court that has jurisdiction over the child custody matter. Your family law attorney can file for a modification including the basis for requesting a change. This could involve adjustments to the amount of child support or alimony you pay or receive, or alterations to the existing child custody arrangement.